Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 717 It Doesn't Stir Him in the Slightest

Donovan smacked her, and the whole room went dead quiet.

Catherine had been hit before. She clutched her cheek and plopped down, bawling her eyes out.

Raymond lounged on the couch, watching their drama with a blank face.

Outta nowhere, random memories hit him. This was their usual gig.

Been like this since he was a kid.

He grabbed the teacup from the table, took a sip, and casually asked the servant next to him, "When's dinner ready?" Like nothing in front of him could even make him blink.

Seeing Raymond's coldness, Catherine cried even harder.

The hall was packed with servants. Donovan just felt humiliated. "If you wanna cry, do it outside. Don't mess up our meal." Catherine got up and bolted to the kitchen.

Donovan let out a sigh of relief. He glanced at Raymond, feeling a pang of guilt.

Since Raymond's brain injury, he realized how much he'd missed in his son's life.

"Raymond." That was all he managed to say before Raymond put down his cup. "Dad, let's talk later."

wanted to apologize, but he shut

the kitchen, giving

it anymore. He grabbed his coat. "I'm not eating at home

as well grab a bite

don't go. I won't cry anymore. Stay for dinner.

with

only felt disgust for

They hadn't shared a meal in

outta here,"

spite. 'I knew it; Raymond doesn't care about this family or respect me! Should've gotten rid of

smile. "Dinner's almost ready. You really gonna leave

at the door,

finally snapped and started

stood by his car. As soon as he got in, Donovan hopped in the passenger seat. "Take me home, or let's grab a

I got plans," Raymond

night with Penny. But he could

the softening in his eyes, Donovan guessed, "Got someone

"Yeah," Raymond said.

ever talked about stuff

reached into his pocket. The gift was still there, but he was too embarrassed to give